Stabilizer for containers



P 23, 1953 L. LOEB 2,853,261

STABILIZER FOR CONTAINERS Filed May 25, 1954 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 IN VENTOR. LEO LoEB Sept. 23, 1958 L. LOEB STABILIZER FOR CONTAINERS 2Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed May 25, 1954 INVENTOR. LEO LOEB AMJRAE) sraznrnrznnEon com-lemmas Leo Loeb;.'Brooklyn,.N. .Y. Application May '25, msujseriar-Nn. 43-2347 2 Claims. c1-.-z4s--ss This invention relates tonew and useful" improvements in stabilizers for containers.

More particularly, the present invention proposes the construction of'an' improvedctabilizer for bottles and other containers which can beused to hold any type of container upright andin' stable equilibriumregardless of its height: or shape.

As a further object, the present invention proposes forming thestabilizer with a plurality of independent leg support or foot supportmembers which can be arranged in any one of a numbenofpositionsandarrangements to hold a container uprightanmpreventthe inadvertenttipping or knocking over of the container.

Still further, the present invention proposes constructing thestabilizer with an elastic type band having a plurality of spaced rivetsand forming the independent leg support members of plastic or othersimilarly suitable material with means removably to attach them to thehand between the spaced rivets.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a stabilizer withan adjustable buckle and an elastic insert to hold various sizes ofcontainers in an upright position.

Another object of the present invention proposes forming the stabilizerwith a tubular member adapted removably to receive bottles and othercontainers of regular or irregular shape.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects andadvantages thereof, reference will be had to the following descriptionand accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which thevarious novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawing forming a material part of this disclosure:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a stabilizing support for containersconstructed and arranged in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on line 22 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Fig. 2.

Fig. 4 is a side view similar to Fig. l but illustrating a modificationof the present invention.

Fig. 5 is a sectional view taken on lines 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the band and leg support members shownin Figs. 4 and 5 but with the band broken open.

The stabilizing support for containers as shown in the first form of theinvention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3, inclusive, has an endless wideflat resilient band prefnited States Patent 0 1 6. The support legmembers are identically constructed each being flat and L-shapedgenerally and' having an upper end 18- and a lower end 19 with a curvedportion flaring: outwardly from the upper end to the lower end. Theupper end 18- is provided with a longitudinally disposed opening 20between its inner edge 21 and outer edge 22 and a transverse access slot23 extends from the outer edge 22 to the opening 20. The length-of theopening is substantially equal to the width of the band;

Opening 20 in upper end 18 of each support leg member 17 is adaptedslidably to receive and seat the'elastic band 15 therein with the legmember disposed in a plane perpendicular to a plane tangential totheband as shown in Fig. 2. The transverse access slot 23* in eachupperend 18 provides means for entrance and exit of the band 15 to and fromthe opening 20. Preferably-the inner edge 21 of each end 18 is flattenedflushly" to fit against a container.

A tubular or cylindrical container 24, also made of plastic, or othersimilarly suitable material, is provided for the band 15 tofit around.The tubular container 24 is adapted to fit around or otherwise removablyreceive a bottle 25 or similar container of regular or irregularbaseshape. This tubular container is necessary only as a receptacleforcontainers so oddly shaped that the direct application of the band andbraces would be inefiective otherwise.

Spaced rivets 16 are disposed on the band and project from the band soas to hold one of the support leg members 17 between two adjacentlyspaced rivets 16. The spaced rivets also prevent the band fromcontacting the container. Certain ones of the projecting rivets contactthe sides of the container '20 between adjacent leg supports as shown inFig. 2. These contacting rivets serve as supplementary support elementsfor the container. It will be apparent that instead of the four supportleg members 17 shown, three may be used in tripod arrangement on theband. Various arrangements of the leg members 17 on the band arepossible, the rivets 16 serving as guides for such. For example, five,six or seven or more of the leg members 17 may be used to make thestructure even more stable.

The modification of the invention illustrated in Figs. 4, .5 and 6 ofthe drawings is characterized by the provision of a continuous elasticband 26 having a plurality of closely spaced rivets 27 adapted to serveas spacer or spaced members. A plurality of base or support leg members28*are provided each having an upper end 29 and an angularly disposedlower end 30. The lower end 30 is provided with a hook portion 31 forsecuring it to a table or other base if desired.

erably of elastic material adapted removably to fit around a container.

Band 15 is provided with a plurality of outwardly projecting spacer orspacing members 16 preferably in the form of rivets, riveted to andspaced around the band. if and when desirable, the rivets could bereplaced by buttons, beads, clasps, brads or other similar rigidobjects.

A plurality of independent support leg members 17 removably to fit onthe band between the spaced members 7 made of plastic or other suitablematerial are provided Upper end 29 of each leg member 28 is providedwith a longitudinally disposed elongated opening 32 between its inneredge 33 and outer edge 34 and a transverse access slot 35 extends fromthe outer edge 34 to the opening 32. ,The opening 32 has a lengthsubstantially equal to the width of the band and is adapted slidably toseat the band 26. The slot 35 is adapted to pass the band 26 forentrance to and exit from the opening 32.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of myinvention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to theprecise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to allchanges and modifications coming within the scope of the invention asdefined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by United States Letters Patent 1s:

1. A stabilizer support for a cylindrical structure, comprising a wideflat endless elastic band for encircling said structure, a plurality ofrigid members spaced along the band and projecting therefrom for holdingthe band out Of of said rigid members being disposed between each ad--jacent pair of said legs, each of said legs being enlarged at said oneend and having an elongated opening therein substantially equal inlength to the width of the band, said one end having a slot extendingfrom an edge of the leg to said elongated opening for insertion of saidhand through said slot into engagement with said one end, said one endhaving a flattened edge portion extending beyond the band forfrictionally engaging said structure, each of said legs having the otherend thereof disposed perpendicular to said one end to provide a flatbase for resting on a horizontal surface, each of said legs having saidother end extending outwardly from said flattened edge portion, each ofsaid legs being disengageable from the band by passing the bandlaterally through said slot.

2. A stabilized support, comprising a cylindrical structure, a wide flatendless elastic band encircling said structure, a plurality of rigidmembers spaced along the band, projecting therefrom and holding the bandout of contact with said structure, certain of said members contactingsaid structure, a plurality of substantially fiat legs removablyattached at one end thereof to said band, said legs being disposed atspaced positions along the band in planes perpendicular to other planestangential to the band at said positions, at least one of said rigidmembers being disposed between each adjacent pair of said legs, each ofsaid legs being enlarged at said one end and having an elongated openingtherein substantially equal in lenght to the Width of the band, said oneend having a slot extending from an edge of the leg to said elongatedopening for insertion of said band through said slot into engagementwith said one end, said one end having a flattened edge portionextending beyond the band and frictionally engaging said structure, eachof said legs having the other end thereof disposed perpendicular to saidone end to provide a flat base for resting on a horizontal surface, eachof said legs having said other end extending outwardly from saidflattened edge portion, each of said legs being disengageable from theband by passing the band laterally through said slot while the bandfully encircles said structure.

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